Just like most of you, I was out shopping on 'Black Friday'. However, this Sunday marks the beginning of the Advent season and instead of looking to fill boxes under the tree, we need to think outside the box to find gifts that won't break. Gifts that bring meaning to our lives beyond instant gratification. Several opportunities are provided for you through our church. This Sunday, bring a nativity from your home to be blessed at our worship service. This will help keep Jesus at the center of your holiday focus.
The annual Camp Sunshine Christmas party keeps giving to children in need. Each of you will be asked to bring a blanket and pillow to share the warmth of Jesus' love the day of our party, December 12, 2-4pm.
Invite persons you know who have experienced loss or grief this year to attend the Blue Christmas service December 14 at 12:15 pm in our chapel. The prayer beads you made will be distributed on this occassion to remind persons they are not alone.
Let's try each day to give gifts from our hearts. Time, love, hope and faith can't be put in a box under the tree, but they can be shared in our community this Christmas season.
--beckygreene
